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UCLA Begins Spring Break Early with Undie Run

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At UCLA, spring break officially begins today after exams, but as tradition states, on the Wednesday of finals week, students must undress and run like there's no tomorrow (it's rumored that former President Bill Clinton will join in on the next Undie Run before he addresses graduates at the main commencement ceremony in June). As usual, here's some of the craziness that took place, beginning at the Strathmore tunnel...

Previous UCLA Undie Run Coverage (In case you haven't had enough)
Fall 2007, Part 1
Fall 2007, Part 2
USC's Spring 2007 Fountain Run, for good measure
Winter 2007, Part 1
Winter 2007, Part 2
Winter 2007, Part 3
Spring 2007
Fall 2006, Part 1
Fall 2006, Part 2

Photos by Wilmar Estrada, Adam Rose, Zach Behrens and LAist Featured Photos contributor, coffeextv

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